freezing apples

I tried something new this year.  I enjoy canning applesauce and apple butter.  But I didn't pick many apples this year.  And the ones I picked seemed too precious to throw into applesauce.  

So, I peeled the apples we picked and froze them for apple pie or apple crisp.  It didn't take long at all, and I know I will be thankful to pull these out of the freezer for  a fast, harvest-fresh treat on a cold winter's night.

3 c. peeled, sliced apples

1/3 c. sucanat or sugar 

2 T. flour (I use a GF rice flour-based blend)

2 t. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in saucepan and stir on medium heat until apples are starting to cook.  Cool and place into bags.  I measured 3 cups in a bag because 1 bag will make apple crisp and 2 bags will make a pie.  

To use:  Thaw in fridge overnight and follow recipe of your choice.  This is the one we use:

apple crisp

3 c. peeled, sliced apples

1/3 c. sucanat or sugar

2 T. flour (I use a GF rice flour-based blend)

2 t. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in saucepan and stir on medium heat until apples are starting to cook.  Pour into oblong-shaped dish and top with:

¾ c. oats

½ c. sucanat or brown sugar

¼ t. baking powder

¼ c. nuts

¾ c. flour (again, I use a GF rice flour blend)

¼ t. soda

¼ t. salt

1/3 c. melted butter

Mix well.  Sprinkle over apples.  Bake at 375 for 30 min.

This may be the reason why so little apples were picked this year...but he sure is cute!